Nursery class

Nursery class is led by Beci Grieve, our Deputy Manager. She and her team aim to provide children with a range of new and exciting opportunities to learn and develop through interaction with people and the exploration of the environment around them.

Children enjoy both child initiated activities and adult led experiences where new ideas and concepts can be further explored and developed. Mark making, problem solving and reading materials are provided throughout the activities on offer and children learn to work together, negotiating and sharing their ideas and thoughts.

The nursery class garden is a safe and secure outdoor space with two entrances and exits for parents. Both gates are opened via a key pad lock system.

The nursery class garden

The garden is an additional ‘room’ that adds further dimensions to our nursery education. There is a shaded pergola with a soft play surface beneath for story telling or picnics in summer.

We also have a large climbing frame with a forest barked area beneath, two play houses, a boat and a grassed area with a tricycle and wheeled toy track all around. Many indoor activities can take place outside, such as painting, water play, sand, role play and P.E games. Children can also explore nature and grow plants.

Learning and development

Children's self confidence and communication skills are supported through small and large group activities such as special news where children have the opportunity to talk about their home experiences and special events in their lives.

Our nursery class team support your child's independence further by working with outside professionals. Clinton, our dance and drama teacher, works with the children to encourage creative expression. Children also have the opportunity to participate in French tuition provided by Le Jolie Ronde.